Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
sclerocephalum
ID:
414307

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruhland

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 22: 31 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413639



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon Sclerocephalum
  • Sclerocephalum Pipewort
  • Pipewort


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Description

Eriocaulon sclerocephalum (also called Eriocaulon sclerocephalum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a solitary flower head. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon sclerocephalum is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon sclerocephalum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon sclerocephalum is a small, evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Ethiopia. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Eriocaulon sclerocephalum

Eriocaulon sclerocephalum is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry and rocky habitats. It can be found in the wild in parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania.

Eriocaulon sclerocephalum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon sclerocephalum?

Eriocaulon sclerocephalum is found in wetland habitats in India.

What type of soil does Eriocaulon sclerocephalum prefer?

Eriocaulon sclerocephalum prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the best way to propagate Eriocaulon sclerocephalum?

Eriocaulon sclerocephalum can be propagated by division or seed.

Species in the Eriocaulon genus

Eriocaulon abyssinicum, Eriocaulon achiton, Eriocaulon acutibracteatum, Eriocaulon acutifolium, Eriocaulon adamesii, Eriocaulon aethiopicum, Eriocaulon africanum, Eriocaulon afzelianum, Eriocaulon albocapitatum, Eriocaulon alleizettei, Eriocaulon alpestre, Eriocaulon alpinum, Eriocaulon altogibbosum, Eriocaulon angustibracteum, Eriocaulon angustifolium, Eriocaulon annamense, Eriocaulon ansarii, Eriocaulon apiculatum, Eriocaulon aquaticum, Eriocaulon aquatile, Eriocaulon arechavaletae, Eriocaulon arenicola, Eriocaulon arupense, Eriocaulon asteroides, Eriocaulon athertonense, Eriocaulon atratum, Eriocaulon atrum, Eriocaulon australasicum, Eriocaulon australe, Eriocaulon balakrishnanii, Eriocaulon bamendae, Eriocaulon barba-caprae, Eriocaulon bassacense, Eriocaulon batholithicola, Eriocaulon beauverdii, Eriocaulon benthamii, Eriocaulon bhutanicum, Eriocaulon bicolor, Eriocaulon bilobatum, Eriocaulon bolei, Eriocaulon bongense, Eriocaulon boni, Eriocaulon brachypeplon, Eriocaulon brevipedunculatum, Eriocaulon breviscapum, Eriocaulon bromelioideum, Eriocaulon brownianum, Eriocaulon brunonis, Eriocaulon buchananii, Eriocaulon buergerianum,

Species in the Eriocaulaceae family

Comanthera kegeliana, Comanthera harleyi, Comanthera euschemus, Comanthera elegantula, Comanthera elegans, Comanthera dealbata, Comanthera curralensis, Comanthera brasiliana, Comanthera bisulcata, Comanthera bahiensis, Comanthera aurifibrata, Comanthera aciphylla, Comanthera hatschbachii, Comanthera xeranthemoides, Comanthera caespitosa, Comanthera centauroides, Comanthera reflexa, Comanthera jenmanii, Comanthera floccosa, Comanthera circinnata, Comanthera cipoensis, Comanthera giuliettiae, Comanthera suberosa, Comanthera ruprechtiana, Comanthera paepalophylla, Comanthera nivea, Comanthera nitida, Comanthera magnifica, Comanthera imbricata, Comanthera mucugensis, Comanthera lanosa, Comanthera retroflexa, Comanthera pignalii, Comanthera brunnea, Comanthera dimera, Comanthera angustifolia, Comanthera tricostata, Comanthera borbae, Eriocaulon abyssinicum, Eriocaulon achiton, Eriocaulon acutibracteatum, Eriocaulon acutifolium, Eriocaulon adamesii, Eriocaulon aethiopicum, Eriocaulon africanum, Eriocaulon afzelianum, Eriocaulon albocapitatum, Eriocaulon alleizettei, Eriocaulon alpestre, Eriocaulon alpinum,

References

Wilhelm Ruhland (1878-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruhland' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:311528-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.